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Most people find bathing or showering refreshing. However, tub baths and even showers may become more difficult as illness progresses. Here are some ideas for making bathing comfortable and safe.

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A will is a legal, written document that sets out how you want your property and possessions to be distributed after your death. A will also names an executor –...

Medically Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada for adults who meet specific criteria set out in law. If these conditions are met, a doctor or nurse...

If a person is considering MAiD, the first step is to speak to their healthcare provider or their local MAiD office.

The MAiD office will explain and assist with the...

Considering a medically assisted death (MAiD) is deeply personal. It can bring up powerful feelings for the person thinking about it as well as those close to them.

This series...

MAiD is relatively new in Canada and data around why people choose a medically assisted death is emerging. The Annual Reports on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada (2019, 2020)...

You might be wondering how to tell your family and friends. Talking about death and dying is hard, and many people are uncomfortable with the subject. It can be even...

It is natural to want to protect children from emotional pain. But research has shown that children and young people benefit from having early and accurate information about situations that...

You may be wondering if the person you care about who is suffering knows that MAiD is legal in Canada. You might be asking yourself how you might sensitively bring...